Disney and Universal have both published patents for new advanced ride systems featuring more interactive and unique experiences. Details of the patents were first shared by Orlando Business Journal. Disney’s Rider Control System The Disney patent (figure above) is for a “rider-controlled amusement park ride” with a force sensor in the vehicle that guests can … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a patent for an interactive ride system that would give guests a customized experience. Universal’s Custom Ride System Patent The patent, titled “Choreographed Ride Systems and Methods,” is a continuation of their previous carousel patent. It describes a system that may “adjust a trajectory or traveled course of the ride … Read more
Disney has filed a patent for a new two-dimensional guiding system that could change points of view on a water flume ride. The patent’s images hint at a possible “Moana”-inspired ride. Potential ‘Moana’ Water Flume Ride Patent The patent, named “Guided boat with external discrete yaw control,” was filed in 2020 and published in 2024. … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a new dynamic seating patent that will give guests more control over their ride experience. Universal Dynamic Seating Patent “Attraction System for Amusement Park” is a new patent filed by Universal Destinations & Experiences intended to create a whole new way for guests to experience an attraction. The patent focuses … Read more
A patent filed by Disney shows how they plan to improve flying theater attractions like Soarin’ with a greater range of motion. New Soarin’ Patent Disney Imagineer Mark Sumner designed the original Soarin’ mechanism with an Erector Set. The new mechanism references Sumner’s original patent, aiming to improve upon the original design. The updated flying … Read more
Two new ticket offers announced for Walt Disney World, DisneylandForward proposal crosses major hurdle in Anaheim, and pricing revealed for the reopening of 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New … Read more
An opening season announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana audio-animatronic revealed, and construction walls redecorated for Mardi Gras — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The … Read more
The Walt Disney Company subsidiary Disney Enterprises Inc. filed a patent for a new ticketing and admissions system. Disney Patents New Ticket and Admissions System The patent, filed last June and published this month, is called “Systems and Methods to Produce a Physical Article that Provides Admission Authorization to an Event Which Correlates to a … Read more
Disney has filed two new interesting patents, Orlando Business Journal shared. The first is for a ride system that could easily move ride vehicles from one kind of track to another, while the other involves walking robots. Ride System Patent This image is from the “Transferring a Passenger Compartment Between Ride Systems Using Robotic Tool … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has filed a patent to improve visibility for performers in character costumes, Orlando Inno shared. Character Costume Visibility Patent The patent is called “Optical Viewfinder for Costume Heads.” It describes — and shows in the above image — a system of lenses within the head of a “fur character” suit. Usually, … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences have applied for a patent for an augmented reality theme park ride system, Orlando Inno reports. The patent is titled “Augmented Reality System for an Amusement Ride.” It outlines a system with facial and skeletal recognition technology that could add AR elements to an image of a guest. “The augmented-reality animations … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences has filed a patent for improving stunt safety in theme park attractions, Orlando Business Journal shared. The patent is titled “Systems for Reducing High Fall Stunt Injuries When Using an Airbag.” It describes a system that utilizes a platform to determine a performer’s weight before they fall from the elevated platform … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences recently filed a patent for a new and updated safety restraint system, Orlando Business Journal shared. The patent is for the “Support Bar Mounted System and Method of Minimum Close Indication for Ride Vehicle.” It describes a crossbar-shaped restraint and a system that can detect if the restraint has reached its … Read more
Universal Parks & Resorts has filed two more patents to potentially expand the interactive wand experience at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Orlando Business Journal shared the details of the two patents: The goal of the first patent seems to be to improve on the pre-existing system in place for interactive wands at The … Read more
Disney has filed a patent for flying robots that would be powered with a hybrid and air and water, Orlando Business Journal reports. The patent is for an “Untethered robot with hybrid air and water power for hovering and quick airborne movements.” It describes how they could control the movements of a flying robot through … Read more